Washington, D.C. – Community bankers nationwide continue to have a fairly pessimistic view of the economy, but their outlook ticked up slightly in the third quarter, according to the Community Bank Sentiment Index (CBSI) released today by the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS). The third quarter 2022 CBSI rebounded seven points from its all-time low of 84 experienced in
Washington, D.C. - Community bankers nationwide have a brighter outlook, despite continued concerns about regulatory burden. The Community Bank Sentiment Index (CBSI) moved past neutral, signaling an improved sentiment for the first time in more than three years, the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) announced today. The third quarter 2024 CBSI moved up 11 points to 110, the first
Washington, D.C. – The Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS) has a new login process that requires users to update their username and password and establish account recovery details. State regulators encourage licensees to complete this process before Nov. 1 to save time during NMLS annual renewals. “We’ve made some improvements this year to the login process based on user feedback,”
I’d like to thank Secretary Yellen for her leadership on this Council, and to my fellow regulators for another productive and collaborative year working to protect the American people, the institutions we regulate, and the global financial system from new and emerging risks. I’d also like to thank the Treasury staff and detailees for putting together this year’s Annual Report
System updates will improve the user experience and create greater efficiencies Washington, D.C. – The Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) is set to release the first phase of large-scale enhancements for the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System & Registry (NMLS) on July 20. The system updates will resolve pain points for professionals across the mortgage, consumer finance, debt, and money
Washington, D.C. - Community bankers report an overall positive economic outlook for a third consecutive quarter, but their confidence in future business conditions is fading, according to the first quarter Community Bank Sentiment Index (CBSI) results. The Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) polls community banks nationwide quarterly to gauge their sentiment in seven economic components. A score of 100
The Honorable Steven Mnuchin Secretary U.S. Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20220 The Honorable Jovita Carranza Administrator U.S. Small Business Administration 409 3rd Street, SW Washington, DC 20416 Dear Secretary Mnuchin and Administrator Carranza: On behalf of the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS), I write to you to provide critical feedback from state regulators
Download the Full Comment Letter [PDF] October 10, 2024 James P. Sheesley, Assistant Executive Secretary Attention: Comments – RIN 3064-AF88 Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 550 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20429 Re: Parent Companies of Industrial Banks and Industrial Loan Companies Dear Sir: The Conference of State Bank Supervisors 1 (“CSBS”) provides the following comments on the Federal Deposit Insurance
Washington, D.C. – Community bankers are showing slightly more confidence in future economic conditions but still have concerns, especially about regulatory burden, according to the latest Community Bank Sentiment Index (CBSI), released by the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) today. The CBSI increased by 6 points in the first quarter of 2024 to 98 points, its highest level in